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1904 – 1991Theodor Geisel "Dr. Seuss" (1904-1991)Died 24 September 1991, aged 87Theodor Geisel, known worldwide as Dr. Seuss, died at his home in La Jolla, California. His illustrated children's books, including The Cat in the Hat and Green Eggs and Ham, sold hundreds of millions of copies and reshaped children's literacy education. His distinctive rhyming verse and artwork remain a fixture of childhood reading worldwide.
1991Nirvana Releases NevermindAlbum propels grunge into the mainstreamNirvana's second album, Nevermind, led by the single "Smells Like Teen Spirit," became an unexpected commercial phenomenon. It displaced Michael Jackson from the top of the US charts and brought Seattle grunge into the mainstream. The album is widely regarded as one of the most influential rock records of its era.